AI & Automation
AI and automation are transforming learning functions, enabling personalized, just-in-time learning at scale while reshaping how content is created, delivered, and optimized in real time.
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Beyond Bullet Points: How Tristia Hennessey Uses Storytelling and Scenarios to Make Learning Stick
Tristia Hennessey’s path into learning and development began with risk management training for banks, continued through onboarding and administrative work, and eventually led her to enterprise L&D strategy and program delivery. Today, as Senior Instructional Technology Strategist at Evolve Solutions Group, she helps organizations address challenges that extend far beyond a single course or training objective. From software implementation and AI readiness to the everyday friction that can prevent people from doing their jobs effectively. Tristia understands the power of storytelling, gamification, and realistic scenarios to create learning experiences that are more engaging, memorable, and meaningful and will be sharing…
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A Practical Framework for AI-Generated Assessments in Education & Corporate Training
The first and most critical step in developing effective AI-driven assessments is conducting a comprehensive needs analysis and setting clear, specific goals.
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JoySuite: Empowering Teams to Find Answers, Learn, and Collaborate
In this live demo, see how JoySuite streamlines everyday work by accelerating decision-making, converting existing documentation into interactive learning paths, and preserving vital institutional knowledge before it leaves the building. Discover how automated workflows and targeted coaching help teams eliminate training backlogs while maintaining consistency across departments. We will also explore how JoySuite fosters seamless collaboration, enabling cross-functional teams to work together efficiently and learn continuously within their existing workflows. Whether you need to deliver instant micro-learning, preserve mission-critical know-how, or empower employees to act with confidence, JoySuite provides the intelligent backbone your organization needs to work smarter, stay aligned, and scale expertise effortlessly 24/7.
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DemoFest Returns to DevLearn 2026 with New Community-Led Learning Solutions
NEW YORK, [September 24, 2026] – The Learning Guild has announced its lineup of DemoFest eLearning solutions at the DevLearn Conference & Expo on Nov. 5. Now in its 22nd year, DemoFest is a learning technologies showcase focused on practical technology solutions to today’s learning challenges. Sponsored by Articulate, DemoFest forms a popular part of the program at DevLearn Conference & Expo, taking place Nov. 4 – 6 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. DevLearn brings learning professionals together through 160+ conference sessions, hands-on experiences, and an expo, exploring trends and challenges across the industry. Projects featured at DemoFest are…
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Leadership Development in the AI Era: What Real Data Reveals
As AI becomes part of how organizations train and develop their leaders, this session shares what we’ve learned works, what doesn’t, and why. Drawing on real, empirical data from AI-driven leadership development cohorts, we’ll unpack the psychology behind engagement, why some people thrive with AI-based simulations while others disengage. In this session, you will:
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Producers of DevLearn & Learning Leadership Announce the Debut of: Learning & Performance Tech Week 2026 with Exciting Event Firsts
[New York, NY, September 15, 2026] On November 2 – 6, 2026 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the learning community will get a first and exciting glimpse into the future of Learning Guild events. This year’s co-location of DevLearn and Learning Leadership, along with spotlight events including the AI for Learning Summit, new conference tracks including Learning Team & Project Management, and new learning paths aimed at helping learning teams prove the business value of their initiatives – marks the start of: Learning & Performance Tech Week. “This year, we have begun an exciting new chapter: a week-long…
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AI Success Depends on Human Skills & Critical Thinking
AI represents a fundamental shift in how work is done. Organizations now face two paths: One is focused on automation, where AI replaces human tasks, and the other on augmentation, where AI enhances human capabilities.
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From Content Chaos to Content Orchestration
Discover how MadCap Create and Syndicate help learning teams reduce duplication, simplify updates, and coordinate delivery across LMSs, LXPs, Portals, AI tools, and the greater learning ecosystem. Learning ecosystems have evolved into complex networks of systems, audiences, and delivery channels—but most content strategies haven’t kept up. The result? Duplication, version drift, manual updates, and inconsistent learning experiences across platforms. At the same time, the rapid rise of AI is exposing a deeper problem: content chaos limits not only delivery, but also the ability to power intelligent systems and reliable answers. In this session, we’ll explore how learning teams can move…
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Build Your L&D Edge with Skills, Strategies, and Connections That Matter
For L&D practitioners, the strongest professional development combines learning expertise, business knowledge, technology, and influence. Your goal should be to become not just someone who creates training, but someone who can identify performance problems and help the organization solve them. Here are some ideas on how to get there: Go beyond course creation Learning professionals need to become comfortable with needs analysis, setting learning objectives, deciding when learning isn’t the solution, and understanding and integrating adult learning principles into training. These are the skills that will help learning professionals adapt their role for the future. How can the Learning Guild…
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How SMBs Can Offer AI-Personalized Learning Paths
SMBs can deliver—and benefit from—personalized training. By aligning each AI initiative with business goals, training leaders can boost employee skills, enhance performance, and ensure every learning investment counts.